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World Literature
Every civilization tells its story through literature. Explore the world’s great literary traditions through essays, close readings, and the cultural histories that shaped them.
Explore the Literary Traditions of the World
Greco-Roman & Norse Traditions
Epic poetry, mythology, drama, and heroic sagas from Greece, Rome, and the Nordic world.
The Ancient Near East
The literary heritage of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, and the Hebrew tradition, where many of the world’s earliest texts were born.
India & East Asia
The enduring literary traditions of India, China, Japan, and Korea, from epic and philosophy to poetry and fiction.
The Wider World
The literature of Africa, the Islamic world, Latin America, Indigenous cultures, and other global traditions that continue to enrich world literature.
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